Halo Halo Hangout: Recent Episodes
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A podcast about Filipino culture as seen by two Filipinos from Minnesota! We'll talk about growing up in the Minnesota and the U.S. and our Journeys back to the Islands! We'll also talk about the food, the movies, the music, and the art. We'll also talk about the current events happening Stateside as well as the Phils.
In this episode, we review a Filipino B movie, and Edwin is trying to get back on track after some life changes.
In this episode, Edwin is proud of his dirty kitchen, Pam has opinions about Ling, People are going back to their old jobs? Reactions to something that happened in Canada in late April.
In this episode, Edwin is getting ready for vacation time. Pam is trying out a site to learn Tagalog. We talk about a events Pam went to. All this and more!
In this episode, Pam and Edwin try to figure out what the heck is going on in the Philippines.
In this Episode, Edwin talks about rice, Pam's BF is learning Tagalog, and we talk about something that Pam went to. All this and more!
In this episode, Pam gets Jersey with a certain person's name on it! Edwin and Angela made a Filipino inspired tote bag! and Edwin forgets that Filipino Christmas parties tend to be very loud, and Pam and Edwin talk about family reunion commentaries. All this and more!
In this episode, we talk about our Thanksgiving get togethers this year, and we go long about a documentary we saw about Palawan Island. All this and more!
In this episode, Pam talks about a Filipino Barbie Doll, and Edwin didn't do anything fun. Congrats to the new officers of the CSFA, and we talk about Filipino superstitions! All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin Gets a new thing for his American dirty kitchen, Pam got the Vid, and we talk about something that was said in the current Presidential campaign trail. Pam reviews a Netflix show, and China is doing what??? All this and more!
In this episode, we talk about the Filipinos in the Olympics. Pam talks about biking. All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin talks about his observations when flooding happens in the Philippines vs. Minnesota. Pam and Edwin talk about Philippine Independence Day and the gate keeping that is happening. All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin recently got back from Canada... and there is something strange happening in Banff. Pam when to Manila Sizzling Plate, and a thing is opening up in Edwin's side of town. We talk about Little Miss Philippine Day and what we think about it. All this and more!
Pam is back from the Philippines! MSP International Festival is showing a Filipino film, and Edwin finds out that there is a restaurant in New York thats hiring people in the Philippines... but its not what you think. All this and more!
In this Episode, Pam gets the pre-trip jitters and Edwin finds out someone doesn't like Jollibee??? Pam and Edwin went to go see a artsy Filipino film, and talk about. All this and more!
In this episode, Pam read a book and Edwin not good and rolling and folding food. Pam and Edwin continues their discussion about getting to the Philippines as Pam preps to become a Balikbayan again!
In this episode Edwin gets bougie, and Pam and Edwin talk about going back to the Philippines and what that entails.
In this final episode for 2023, Pam celebrates Hanukkah! Pam's sister was in town from Belgium, and we talk about the Bynum Foundation. We also talk about what Pasko means to us, and what are goals are for next year!
In this episode, Edwin returns from Canada and finds something interesting. Edwin and Pam find out someone is coming out of retirement, and we discuss something that a Minnesota Vikings player did. All this and more!
In this episode we talk about a certain artist coming to Minneapolis, and Pam is trying to get tickets. We talk about a book we've been reading and talk a little bit about Filipino history. All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin finds something amazing in his town, Pam finds out Taylor Swift can't perform in the Philippines and Jo Koy is coming to the Twin Cities. Edwin talks about a show thats filmed in very familiar places! All this and more!
In this episode Pam and Edwin talk about Philippine Day and Buhay na Buhay which showcased Pacita Abad's art at the Walker Art Center. Also, Edwin talks about Durian
In this episode, Pam and Edwin talk about malls and how it differs between the Philippines and the US.
In this episode, Pam and Edwin Talk about the realities of being 1st generation immigrants or kids of 1st generation immigrants. Contact Info: HaloHaloHangouts@gmail.com
In this episode, Pam watches an Oscar movie, there's some pinoy related news including ancient Filipino writing, and Pam got a taste of the Balikbayan!
We hope you brought your appetite & headphones, because this episode is filled with food & music. Pam is battling passport woes, while Edwin reminisces about old times with vinyls. We talk about a Squid Game version of Tinikling, and discover unappealing Filipino cookies & poop coffee. Pam reports her findings on Adobo's concert, and both share their thoughts on Kumain.
Traveling to the Philippines? We exchange travel and technological tips. We noticed something noteworthy on Google, which makes us hungry for the next Carinderia. We discuss the Philippine Army and a recent declared change to Marshall Law. We delve into the historical context of Filipino names. And what’s so great about Vancouver? Lay back and listen! Magpahinga at makinig!
We are back from our hiatus! Edwin & Pam share their latest Filipino food adventures, as well as give updates to upcoming local Filipino events. Edwin has sad news on a Filipino cultural icon, and Pam shares her opinion on the musical Here Lies Love. We end it on a full note by talking about our recent experience of a new Filipino restaurant, Kusina. Kain tayo!
In this episode, Edwin discovers something better than a Fry Daddy for Lumpia and Pam went to the latest Carinderia. In a town in the Philippines, Smile! or else. A new Filipino Deli and Restaurant is opening near Edwin, and we talk about Philippine Day! All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin has some unique Halo-Halo, and we talk about a NOT cool thing that happened in Los Angeles and Edwin and Pam talk about LGBTQ in the Philippines. All. this and more!
In this Episode, Pam went to June's Carinderia, Edwin has concerns about a local Asian grocery store, and we talk about Ulam. We also talk about the newest Filipino restaurant in the Twin Cities.
In this Episode, Pam went to a Filipino Storytelling workshop. We talk about the Jon Oliver spot about the Philippine election, and we talk about post-election results and what that means. Pam and I talk about Jo Koy's new movie. All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin rants about Vegas and Pam found a Filipino graphic novel. Pam talks about a TikTok Dessert, and in our deep dive, we discuss EDSA in the Philippines.
In this episode, Edwin finds something on Youtube, and Pam tried an Ube thing. Edwin talks about something that happened in LA, and who's leading in the Philippine elections and Edwin and Pam eat a thing! All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin is doing something he doesn't like doing, Pam wants to go to something she can't, and Pam talks about an event thats coming up. Edwin talks about what going on in the Philippines, and Pam and Edwin talk about something that Pam heard on TiktTok. All this and More!
Its our first episode in 2022! Edwin explains Jollibee Spaghetti to his colleagues at work, and Pam attempts to watch Trese... In Tagalog. Pam talks about a new Filipino restaurant coming to town and we can't wait! Edwin gives an update in the Filipino Presidential Election, and talks about a game picking up in the Philippines... with thoughts. All this and More!
In this Episode, Edwin talks about the insane weather, Pam talks about the Marvel Voices and the intro by a Filipino American cartoonist. Pam and Edwin talk about the super typhoon that hit in Edwin's neck of the woods in the PH, and we talk about Christmas when we were kids.
In this episode, Edwin realizes that his skin feels better in the Philippines, Pam watches a Filipino on Netflix's School of Chocolate. Philippines Vaxes tons of people, A Pinay receives the first Nobel Peace Prize ever for any Filipino, and Pam and Edwin hunker down for the First Twin Cities snowstorm. All this and more!
In This Episode, Edwin tries to figure how to get to the Carinderia... again. Edwin can't figure what going on in the Philippine Presidential Campaigns, and Pam and Edwin talk about Thanksgiving! All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin starts to run out of his favorite drink, Pam discovers a Filipina documentarian and her upcoming project, We talk about what Netflix did, and deep dive into Halloween and the Filipino culture regarding it. All this and more!
In this episode ,Pam watched her favorite Filipino Actor in action! Edwin tries to learn Mahjongg, We talk about the upcoming Asian Market going into the Twin Cities. Edwin finds a Filipino true crime podcast, and Pam and Edwin talk about the 10 best Filipino foods and the 10 worst according to foodatlas.com
In this episode, Edwin talks about his trip to the Carinderia at the Philippine Center. Pam and Edwin got copies of Sina Una, and we are excited to finally have the first Nobel Prize winning Filipina! Also Pam and Edwin discuss Filipino American Heritage. All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin talks about Instagram and Facebook in Asia, and Pam went to a Carinderia in Minnesota! We also talk about whats happening here in the US, and Pac-Man is running for President! All this and more!
Pam accidentally mispronounces words, and Edwin goes to his doctor. Edwin Also finds a show about Filipino food on Peacock, and we talk about video games entirely made in the Philippines! All this and more!
Edwin talks about the recent rain that came down in MN (kinda felt like PH rain). Pam found out that the consulate came to MN, and Politics in the PH is starting to sound like politics in Minnesota. We talk about our 23 and Me results (not a sponsor), and something interesting we found out about Filipinos... that we don't really don't understand. All this and more!
On This Episode, Edwin went to a wedding, Pam Read Comic! Covid issues in the PH, and We talk family titles and honorifics! Everyone's a cousin!
In this episode, We finally went to Manila Wok! We review some news between the PH and the US, and we talk about the Olympics!
In this episode, Pam and I go to the CSFA Summer Social and something is missing. We find out that Filipinos are running for office! Carinderia is happening at the Philippine Center, and we find out about the Covid situation in the Philippines. A Philippine hero is battling it out with an unlikely person and we talk about Filipino stereotypes. All this and more!
On this episode, Pam wants a Karaoke machine, while Edwin wants the guy on YouTube to stop snapping! A volcano erupts in the Philippines, and a former Filipino president has died. We dive into domestic help in the Philippines, and we try saying some Filipino Tongue Twisters.
In this episode Pam likes what John Oliver has to say about Asian Americans, Edwin talks about the Filipino palette and we celebrate two things! Philippine Independence day and LGBT+ month! All this and more on this episode!
In this episode, Pam saw the the next Filipino-American Marvel superhero, and Edwin went to his first Filipino Family get together post covid. Did the Philippines deploy "vaccine passports"? For our main topic, we talk about Overseas Filipino Workers. All this and More!
In this episode, Pam talks about Trese and... its drops on Netflix in June! Edwin is doing something very Filipino, but missing a couple of Pinoy elements. For our main segment, Pam and I talk about the pre-colonization Philippine History! All this and more!
In this episode, even though we tried to keep it short, its not. Sorry! Pam and Edwin talk about something that Edwin finally tried. Also, We talk about Mall life in the Philippines. Pam won something during Philppine week! Sadly, Edwin got real busy and he couldn't play. Pam talks about more philippine week! We talk about Cov-ID and we see the light!!! We Talk to Tita Mena-Li Canlas from Tita Mena-Li's Kitchen! All of this and more!!!
Its been awhile! Things have been happening in the Twin Cities. We talk about the Chauvin Trial and all the things happening around Pam and I. Pam also talks about her issues with trying to have a watch party with her mom in the Philippines. Also, it Philippine week and we're excited about it!
In this episode, Edwin discusses his Covid shot... and the aftermath. Also, Edwin talks about the very Manila centered Q documentary on HBO. Pam is on the hunt for Filipino creators, and we discuss CSFA Philippine week! We talk about some good news! And... so crappy news that happened in California and what it has to do with our US hometown of Minneapolis. Finally, Edwin rants about Boys Over Flowers. All this and more on this episode!
On this episode, we talk about The issue about searching Filipino movies on Netflix. Edwin shares a book about Filipino folklore, and Pam talks about her take on Raya and the Last Dragon. We have a conversation with the owner of Filipino Village; Hermann Rott, and we talk about fancy rice cookers and rice dispensers! All this and more!
In this episode, Edwin needs the snow to go away. Pam has been watching Filipino Movies with her mom, and Edwin talks about the former White House Doctor eating Balut. Edwin also talks about a documentary he watched about his home island, and we discuss Filipino restaurants we want to see in Minnesota.
In this episode, Pam and I talk about Filipino superheroes. We also talk about real world Filipinos that are doing great things. We get serious about a stupid thing that Asians are experiencing during the time of the 'Vid, and Pam tries to figure out if which is a real Filipino dish and which is not. All this and more!
In this Episode, we talk about the Manila Film Festival and the good... or bad movies that they played. Edwin Talks about staying off the "Sug" and how hard it is especially for Filipinos. Pam and I have a conversation with Michelle Vilar (Pam's sister) who lives in Belgium. We also have a deep conversation about identifying as a Filipino or American or both.
Lauren Haffely is the current President of the Cultural Society of Filipino Americans (CSFA). Pam and I hangout with her to discuss the CSFA; the past, present, and the future. We talk about its successes that the group has accomplished as well as the challenges it faces.
In this Episode, we talk about Filipino grocery stores and how far they are (for one of us now), and Pam ponders about watching filipino movies and shows. Pam also talks about a comic book written by Filipinos, and Edwin talks about a current events documentary on PBS. Also, we have our first interview! Pam and I have a conversation with the President of the Cultural Society of Filipino Americans, Lauren Haffely!
In this episode, Edwin has a new Filipino Cookbook! Pam finished a talalog class, and we find out what she learns. Pam also attends in a Jose Rizal Online celebrations, and we find out a new Filipino grocery store is opening in the Twin Cities! We also find out the someone someone thinks Filipino food is all that great... and we take issue with the sentiments. Plus, the news!
First Episode... and we make mistakes. Pam and I talk about Our Filipino background and, Since its the holidays, we talk about growing up Filipino during this time of year!